Tsiroanomandidy is a city (commune urbaine) in central-western Madagascar, approximately 210 kilometres west of the capital Antananarivo. Tsiroanomandidy is the capital of Bongolava Region and of Tsiroanomandidy District. Its name means One person only reigns, and comes from the memories of the victory of king Radama I over his rival Ramitraho, King of the Sakalava in 1822.

Rivers

Tsiroanomandidy lies on the Manambolo River.

District of Tsiroanomandidy

There are 18 communes in the district with a total of 215 villages (fokontany).

Transports

The national road RN 1 and Route nationale 1b connects the city with Antananarivo (218 km). There is an airport.

Religion

Ethnic groups

Merina (55%), Betsileo, Antandroy, Antaisaka live in Tsiroanaomandidy.

Economy

Tsiroanomandidy has the largest Zebu market in Madagascar. More than 1/3 of the tax revenue of the town come from its trade.